What is Mobile Physiotherapy? Is it suitable for me?
A Complete Guide for Everything you Need to Know.
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Introduction: What is Mobile Physiotherapy?
Mobile physiotherapy is when a physiotherapist come to visit you at home to perform assessments, diagnosing and treatment.
During a mobile physiotherapy visit, a qualified physiotherapist brings all the necessary equipment to assess, treat, and improve your strength, mobility, and function.
Key Benefits:
- Convenience: No travel, no waiting rooms
- Personalised care: Treatment tailored to your living environment.
- Functional assessment: Physiotherapists can see how you manage at home.
- Safety and comfort: Treatments in a space you’re comfortable with.
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Purpose of Mobile Physiotherapy
Why does mobile physiotherapy even matter?
Imagine you just returned home from the hospital after a knee replacement. Barely walking in crutches at home. You know that physiotherapy is important but you cannot drive yet, and you don’t have anyone to drive you to a clinic. Telehealth in an option but it’s a bit of trouble and you’re not too keen about it.
Here comes the handy Mobile physiotherapy!
Whether you’ve just had a surgery or you are facing some physical challenges, having physiotherapy at home might just be the perfect option for you.
Mobile physiotherapy brings the flexibility and convenience to wherever you are, whether it is your home, or the retirement village, or aged care facility, or even in the community.
Who is Mobile Physiotherapy for?
- Older adults with physical barriers
- Post-hospital discharged patients
- Individuals with physical related neurological conditions
- People with chronic pain or musculoskeletal injuries
- People experiencing deconditioning or reduced mobility
How Does Mobile Physiotherapy Work?
1. Initial Consultation
After completing our patient intake form, you will receive a phone call for our physiotherapist to understand your situation
2. Comprehensive Assessment
We bring our mobile physiotherapy specific equipment to perform our assessments
Assessment includes:
- Strength testing
- Balance testing
- Mobility assessment
- Posture and functional analysis
- Home environment assessment
3. Tailored Treatment Plan
Exercises and treatment are then customised to your home environment towards your goals.
4. Ongoing Treatment & Reassessment
Based on your needs, we will recommend the session frequency to you. We will also perform a reassessment every 1-2 months to track our progress and to make sure we are on track.
5. Telehealth & Ongoing Support
Between visits, and even after discharged, you are always welcomed to ask your physiotherapist questions via phone.
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Conditions Commonly Treated
Mobile physiotherapists are skilled to manage a range of conditions, including:
- Chronic Pain
- Arthritis and Joint stiffness
- Joint Pain
- Post Surgical Rehabilitation
- Physical related neurological disorders
- Age related changes
- Falls and Balance Retraining
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Success Story: Journey to Recovery
This is a story about one of our patient, let’s call him Ted to keep them anonymous. Ted shows exactly what mobile physiotherapy is for.
Ted had a severe fall and spent six months in hospital. He was bed-bound and simple tasks like rolling or sitting up were very challenging.
This is what we did:
- Began with gentle seated exercises in bed to engage core and back muscles
- Progressed the exercises harder
- Introduced strength and balance training progressively
Results:
- Ted can now sit independently for hours
- He can stand for a few seconds with help
- He has built confidence that he can continue to improve
This shows that even after long-term immobility, recovery is possible with the right guidance and structured home physiotherapy program.
Resources & References
- Best Mobile Physio in Melbourne: https://www.khyphysio.com.au
- NDIS: https://www.ndis.gov.au/
- Support At Home Program: https://www.health.gov.au/our-work/support-at-home
- Australian Physiotherapy Association: https://www.physiotherapy.asn.au
- Physiotherapy Services – DVA: https://www.dva.gov.au/what-we-help-with/health-support/allied-health/physiotherapy-services
